nhl Game Recap
Recap - Capitals Defeat Buffalo 5-3
Tom Wilson was the difference, potting a pair for Washington on Monday as the Capitals skated off with a 5-3 victory over the Sabres at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a -245 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Washington got goals from Tom Wilson(2), Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson, and Connor McMichael in the victory. Wilson opened the scoring at 2:13 of the first period.
Vitek Vanecek turned in a 25-save effort for the Capitals.
Buffalo got goals from Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork, and Colin Miller in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Dustin Tokarski stopped 25 of 30 shots for the Sabres, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Washington went 1-for-3, while the Sabres were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Buffalo 30-28 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Red Wings. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Edmonton.